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The Audi Cross Cabriolet quattro is a concept car that combines the all-round qualities of a fully-fledged SUV with that of a dynamic soft-top convertible. The concept vehicle’s design is classic, elegant, powerful and sporty.

Exterior design of the Audi Cross Cabriolet Quattro:
The car creates remarkable effects, regardless of whether the top is covered or in convertible mode. All combined without compromise are classic Audi Cabriolet hallmarks, such as the presence of an SUV, the dynamic lines of a sports car, aluminum A-pillar surface and the elegant fabric hood.

The Audi Cross Cabriolet Quattro concept vehicle is very sporty and has clearly-defined lines. To maintain optimal weight balance, the longitudinally-mounted engine is placed down the center-line of the car. It features a basic drivetrain and chassis, derived from those of the Audi A4 and Audi A5 models, measuring 4.62 m in length and 1.91 m across. But the similarities end right there! The Cross Cabriolet Quattro has an SUV-style height of 1.63 m that makes it to captivate onlookers. A sporty silhouette is created by the dynamic lines of the prototype. The pronounced styling of the wheel arches combines with the large 21-inch wheels and 265/35 R21 tires to enhance that positive effect.

The concept car is equipped with Audi’s innovative lighting technology. It flaunts electronically-controlled swivel-cornering lights and all-LED headlights that emit the characteristic strip of daytime-running lights.

Innovative hood system – the concept uses a fabric hood which has become the trademark of all Audi’s open-top designs. The hood automatically lowers itself at the touch of a button in a Z-fold behind the rear seats in only seventeen seconds. Converged at the short-stepped boot lid are the convertible design and SUV functionality. When it’s closed, it becomes a continuation of the hood’s coupé line. On the other hand, it lifts high enough when open, with the glass rear window automatically lifting simultaneously, to yield a surprisingly-large space.

Interior design of the Audi Cross Cabriolet Quattro:
Enter the Audi Cross Cabriolet quattro concept, to behold its ergonomically-perfect and sophisticated interior that pays greatest attention to smallest details. The soft, smooth surfaces and naturally-matching colors give an impression of comfort and space.

The Audi Cross Cabriolet Quattro’s Infotainment:
Just like you’d find in every modern Audi design, this concept is loaded with and Internet radio, Bang & Olufsen sound system, and three-dimensional atlas of the world complete with Google Earth navigation. This design marked the first time Audi incorporated the Internet to a built-in navigation system, for a wide range of features, such as user-friendly graphics.

The driving technology of the Audi Cross Cabriolet Quattro:
Audi touts the convertible as having the cleanest diesel engine in the world, and truthfully, its several innovative engine designs deliver an outstanding drive.

The 240 PS 3-liter TDI engine generates the dynamics of sporty driving. Its very low CO2 emissions from the exhaust meet the European Union limits. Generally, the high-tech chassis combines with the quattro permanent 4-wheel drive system and electric ride height adjustment to deliver an unblemished driving experience on all terrains.

Unlike any other auto show on the planet, the SEMA Auto Show isn’t so much about the glitz and glamor of concept cars and world debuts like other shows. SEMA is about seeing some of the latest tuning projects from the world’s best auto aftermarket companies be displayed in all their audacious glory. One such vehicle that fits that description to a tee is this custom Ford F-150 Raptor by Street Concepts. The modded pick-up is part of Toyo Tires’ four-vehicle contingent and since its headed to the event, you can be sure that it comes packed to the brim with some of the latest tuning parts available on the market. Among the many additions to the F-150 Raptor, the most obvious is the the custom Snow Camo vehicle wrap that was added in by Street Concepts. There are also new bumpers, a new lighting set-up, Brembo brakes, and a new suspension system courtesy of Icon Vehicle Dynamics. Inside the pick-up, the modifications include a carbon fiber-wrapped interior that’s accented with luxurious black Alcantara. There’s also a comprehensive audio system that was supplied by Kenwood to give some more oomph to what already looks like a beastin’ machine. Under the hood, the F-150 Raptor comes packed with a 6.2-liter V8 engine that produces 411 horsepower and 434 lb-ft of torque.

Posted on 10.17.2011 10:00 by Simona Filed under: Audi | Station-Wagon / Estate | Spy Shots and Rendering | Audi A4 | Cars | Car Reviews | Audi After a few days ago we brought you the first spy shots of the future Audi A6 Allroad , today our spy photographers have caught testing the upcoming A4 Allroad. This prototype has been shot during some hot weather testing in Southern Europe and reveals the fact that Audi prepares the A4 Allroad for a mid-career makeover

Posted on 10.15.2011 23:00 by Simona Filed under: Audi | coupe | video | sports cars | Audi TT-RS | Cars | Car News Audi of America is celebrating the arrival of the 2012 Audi TT RS with a 4-part video series called the “Ultimate Lap!” The car is being driven by racecar driver, Justin Bell, at the Monticello Raceway in NY. Part one of the video is called “0-60-0″ and displays the Audi’s sprint time

The super saloons, as our UK friends call them, are back together for a new photo comparison. Just days ago, BMW unveiled the new F10 BMW M5 Concept, the super-sporty luxury sedan that joins the 5 Series family later this year.

The new M5 also joins some tough competitors in the super sporty sedan segment. Mercedes-Benz brings to the table the E63 AMG, while Ingolstadt-based Audi throws into the fight the RS6. Official tech specs of the new M5 are unknown at the moment, but we know the F10 M5 will be powered by a new V8 TwinPower Turbocharged engine that is rumored to produce 560-565 horsepower. The engine is matted to a 7-speed M DCT with Drivelogic transmission. A manual transmission will most likely be offered as well.

Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG has under the hood a 6.2 liter V8 naturally aspirated engine with 525 horsepower and 465 lb-ft of torque. The V8 NA engine is matted to the AMG Speedshift MCT 7-speed.

Last, but not least, the Aud RS6 is powered by a twin-turbo 5.0 liter V10 engine with a whooping 580 horsepower and 479 lb-ft of torque.

Styling wise, each car has its own strengths and the choice can be quite subjective. So let’s just outline some of the design cues. The F10 BMW M5 builds atop the safer and more stylish design of the new 5 Series. The design language is easier on the eye than the previous E60 generation and the M5 enhances its aggressiveness to the M-specific levels.

The E63 AMG follows the recent design language from Mercedes with square design cues, double-headlamps and LEDs integrated in the front bumper. Just like the M5, the rear bumper sports the twin dual-exhausts, but shaped differently.

Audi RS6 is in our opinion in need of a redesign. The front-end is less aggressive than we would like to see and the car mostly stands out due to its amazing power. The front-end brings out the LEDs seen on all the recent Audis; same principle applies at the rear-end.

As always with a new BMW that launches on the market, we prepared a photo comparison against its competitors.

According to  media reports, by the famous architect Daniel Garcia of Spain designed concept car pictures Audi A9 exposure, Dannierjia West is designed to A9 for the luxury sports car positioning, with a similar model as the current Audi design language. It is aimed at models like the Porsche Panamera and the Lamborghini Estoque.

 

Incorporating design elements from every vehicle in the VW Group, the Audi RS7 is Austrian designer Adriano Mudri’s vision for future Audi products. Probably most successful are the minimal LED lights, eliminating the visual fuss of Audi’s current corrective lenses.

The hood and descending character lines passing over the front wheels and into the doors are pulled from the sporty SEATs like the SEAT Leon Cupra R, the scissor doors are straight off a Lamborghini Murcielago and the rear end is lifted from the Audi R8.

One of the mot interesting features is the exposed engine cover which is contoured to mimic the engine underneath. Neato, but wouldn’t we rather just see the engine in question?

Audi presents the highlight of the IAA 2009: the e-tron, a high-performance sports car with a purely electric drive system. Four motors – two each at the front and rear axles – drive the wheels, making the concept car a true quattro. Producing 230 kW (313 hp) and 4,500 Nm (3,319.03 lb-ft) of torque, the two-seater accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (0 – 62.14 mph) in 4.8 seconds, and from 60 to 120 km/h (37.28 – 74.56 mph) in 4.1 seconds. The lithium-ion battery provides a truly useable energy content of 42.4 kilowatt hours to enable a range of approximately 248 kilometers.

2010 Audi A1 Buying Advice

If you’re thinking of a fun minicar, the 2010 Audi A1 could offer something unique in its c­lass: AWD. The Mini Cooper has front-wheel drive, and the 2009 BMW 1-S­eries will have rear-wheel drive.

2010 Audi A1 Release Date: To be announced.

First Test Drive: Is spring 2009 too much to hope for?

2010 Audi A1 Prices: They’re a long way from being finalized, but will be set to avoid stealing sales from the Audi A3, which currently runs in the $25,400-$34,000 range. We’ll go out on the proverbial limb and predict A1s will start around $22,000 and top out around $28,000 for loaded AWD versions.

The following is a design by students of the new concept car, the car was named for the D7, which is a concept car designed in Iran winning work.
D7 Audi concept car is a very sports-style concept cars, and rely on the front of the electric motor to travel.  This concept car is that the protruding features from the back before the lamp has been extended to the taillights, the car poses a unique body appearance, the lines have a strong sense of the flow line.

In addition because this particular design, the car’s front and rear lights as well as the intake grille is reflected in the colorful; At the same time, the design so that passers-by easily identify the car at night, thus ensuring the safety of pedestrians.

Although this concept car is with color science fiction, but part of D7 applied technology has been currently used in A series of models, so we are looking forward to this model can be in the near future can become a reality.